Lessons from a Field CISO | Anand Thangaraju, Field CISO, ePlus inc.

In our new series, Cybersecurity Community Voices, Anand Thangaraju, Field CISO and cybersecurity expert, shares his journey from engineer to CISO, insights on upcoming threats, advice for aspiring CISOs and more. Packed with practical advice and fresh perspectives, this episode offers valuable lessons for security leaders and practitioners alike.

0:00 Introduction and Anand’s career journey
3:48 What does a field CISO do?
9:09 Addressing browser-based threats, AI in cybersecurity
15:33 Getting buy-in from the boardroom when procuring new solutions
20:50 On creating a new disruptive category in cybersecurity
24:47 How browser threats will evolve and a passwordless future
28:55 Hybrid work and its impact on cybersecurity
32:40 Advice for aspiring leaders
36:19 Closing thoughts: “Always seek learning new things”

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